Anya Kamenetz. Facebook's own data is not as conclusive as you think about teens and mental health. NPR, October 2021. URL: https://www.npr.org/20
Gathering data on how social media affects kids can be tricky, as much of the data comes from self-reported teenagers who are being told by the world around them that social media is bad for them, yet they continue to use it. Overall, data on social media use can be conflicting, as it is a relatively new concept, and some reports say it is beneficial, while others say it is harmful for teens.